Sweater

Object number2018.108.3

Datec. 1950

MediumPolyester; Cotton

Credit LineGift of Joanne Rogers

DescriptionWhite long-sleeve sweater, which opens at the front and has four blue buttons down right side opening. Two blue stripes on each sleeve, and a blue logo in the proper left side chest area. Manufacturer's tag on back of neck.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 25 × 49 × 1 in. (63.5 × 124.5 × 2.5 cm)
InscriptionsLogo reads: "ROLLINS COLLEGE / FIAT LUX / WINTER PARK, FLA / MDCCCLXXXV"
MarksTag reads: "X-LARGE / THE / COLLEGE HOUSE / INC. / WESTBURY, N.Y. / 50% POLYESTER / 50% COTTON / MACHINE WASH WARM / TUMBLE DRY COOL NO BLEACH / DO NOT IRON EMBLEM / DO NOT DRY CLEAN / CRAFTED WITH PRIDE / IN U.S.A.".
Historical NotesSweater from Rollins College, where Fred and Joanne Rogers attended and where they first met.Label TextFred transferred from Dartmouth to Rollins College in Florida to pursue a music degree. While there, he fell in love with fellow music major Joanne Byrd. Joanne and Fred bonded over their shared values and sense of humor. While at Rollins, Fred began to work on some of the musical compositions that later become classics on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

Related institution Rollins College

Previous owner Fred McFeely Rogers

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